In memory of Paul Blair

1942 - 2011

See more of New York ... with
SwingStreets!

Eager to get off the tourist treadmill? Tired of the passivity and
impersonality of bus tours? Want to experience the unique color and
flavor of New York without being glued to a motorcoach seat?

Guided tours with SwingStreets provide that opportunity. Our walks
through New York's most vibrant and historic neighborhoods have special
appeal for urban scholars, cultural historians, architecture buffs,
music lovers – and curious people in general.

What’s your pleasure? Gorgeous streetscapes? Music history?
Local
lore? Great restaurants well off the beaten path? Quirky museums?

We can lead you to hidden treasure in Manhattan, Brooklyn and
Queens...and show you the most delightful parts of Harlem and Greenwich
Village.

Since 2001, SwingStreets has been helping visitors discover the best of
the city. Our tours appeal to active folks determined to see, hear,
smell and taste the things that make New York the world's most varied
and exciting travel destination.

SwingStreets was established in 2001 by licensed New York City
tourguide Paul Blair. After having taught school in Africa as a Peace
Corps volunteer, worked for a decade as a freelance journalist in
Indonesia, hosted a daily broadcast on Voice of America and written
about music, food and Americana for at least two dozen publications
worldwide, Paul currently edits Hot House, a New York jazz monthly
that's been publishing since the early 80s. Now he looks forward to
sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with you on the streets of his
favorite city.